EOS Mvs X-T3
Canon
EOS M (2012)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Canon mirrorless history & EF-M collectors
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Canon Mirrorless History & Ef-M Collectors — EOS M (2012): Canon's first mirrorless — a historic body that broke new ground with touch-AF and EF-M, but its sluggish contrast-detect system quickly became its Achilles heel.
Video, Street, Travel, Portrait — X-T3 (2018): The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.
Who should buy what
EOS M (2012)
- Canon shooters who want the camera that started Canon's mirrorless story
- Budget first-time mirrorless buyers who already own EF/EF-S glass
- Collectors of significant digital camera milestones
X-T3 (2018)
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
- Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size
Quick take: The x-t3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos m is the most affordable; only the x-t3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | X-T3 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £649 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 539g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm X-Mount |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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